For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,544 students in 35209, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35209, AL are Homewood Middle School, Magic City Acceptance Academy and Jefferson County Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 35209 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35209, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35209, AL ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homewood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Mecca Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Grades: 6-12
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson County Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35209, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35209, AL include Homewood Middle School, Magic City Acceptance Academy and Jefferson County Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35209?
3 public middle schools are located in 35209.
What is the racial composition of students in 35209?
35209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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